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Some People Are Not Awesome
People never cease to amaze me. If you work in any kind of environment where you are exposed to the public…such as bartending…you better be mentally prepared to come across some unbelievably huge pieces of shit on your path to … Continue reading →
Thought Control
The bar I work at has live music every night of the week and I absolutely love it. I am lucky to bartend next to some very talented musicians. A good band can dramatically increase the positive energy in a … Continue reading →
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Lonely Planet
Foreigners who don’t tip can go fuck themselves. I travelled around the world on less than a shoe string budget for a few years…when I was younger…before cell phones and the high-speed internet. I went on a solo white mans … Continue reading →
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The Graveyard Shift
I was pretty happy years ago when was I got promoted to night shifts at the bar. I now had my days free to pursue other interests and I would be making more money…but I have never been able to quickly … Continue reading →
Lord Of The Cans
A couple of years ago I used to watch these two old Mexican women picking cans and bottles out of the trash around my neighborhood. They went about it relentlessly for several hours each day…around five days a week…doing what … Continue reading →
Guerilla Tactics
One of the more enjoyable aspects of bartending for me is engaging in practical jokes and various pranks with other employees in the service industry. It’s important to incorporate a bit of fun into the job. A couple of months … Continue reading →
The Cashier
Each week you go to the grocery store and most of the time, its insanely busy. When you are finished hunting and gathering, and arrive at the long checkout lines, what do you inevitably do every time? Carefully scan the … Continue reading →
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